The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-01-28
Hidiey Local Institute.

A local institute was held at Hldley
church, Saturday, Jan. 18th. Though the
weather was cold and unpleasant, yet a
large number of teachers and pupils were
present, nearly all taking part in the ex-
ercises Of the day.
Mr.. J. G. Grimes was elected chairman,
and Miss Kate Larish Secretary Of the
meeting.
The exercises began with singing, Miss
Aikman presiding at the organ, followed
by reading from the scriptures and prayer
by Rev. Sharetts.
Prof. Grimes spoke of the object of the
Institute. Mr. Aikman was called upon to
address the Institute which he did in a
very able manner, extending welcome to
all persons from other townships who
kindly came to help with the entertainment
of the audience. He spoke of the object
OF the meeting hoping all would be benefit
ed by coming together. After singing by
the Institute an essay was read by Miss
Tenbrook, subject, "1he Preparation a
Teacher needs" which was well read and
greatly e' joyed by all present. A gymnas.
tic song was sung by a class of little boys
and girls, pupils of Miss Larish's school.
Institute adjourned to meet at p. m.
Institute reopened with singing, after
which supt Grimes gave some very good
thoughts on reading. Miss Emma Howe
gave very pleasing recitation followed by
a recitation by Miss Roberts W hich was
highly entertaining to all present. The
ladies were both pupils of Mr.. Gearhart,
teacher of Espy town grammar school A
committee of three was appointed to select
words for contest In spelling. Snpt
Grimes also appointed as judges to decide
the contest in reading, Rev. Sharrets, Rev.
Buck and Miss Sadie Hagenbuch. Prof.
Grimes spoke of the benefit of school visi-
taton he thought the best way to induce
patrons to visit schools was to have care
fully prepared exercises in reading and
speaking also the difficulty the teachers
experienced in having her or his pupils get
up before an audience, when they were
not accustomed to it. Music was then
called for. Miss Minnie Fester and Sadie
Hippensteel pupils of Miss Hicks school
gave recitatious. Miss Edith Barton read
an essay. Subject, "'The Relation of At
tcntion and Retention" The subject
chosen was well read and carefully pre-
pared. The thought was well brought out
showing how attention is the power which
the mind has of directing its thoughts, pur.
posely and voluntarily to some one object,
to the exclusion of all others. A reading
contest was then conducted in which the
following pupils took part
Miss Emma Howe, Miss Buck, Mr..
Groh, pupils of Mr.. Gearhart's school,
Espytown. Miss Blanche Mann, Mr..
Thomas Brobst, pupils of Miss Edith Bar
toms school, Lime Ridge. Miss Minnie
Fester, Miss Sadie Hippensteel pupils of
Miss Hicks school. Miss Bauchman, pupil
of Mr.. Bidleman, Lightstreet. The SPELL
ing contest then came of, words being pro-
nounced by Mr.. W. Hidey.
RECRss.
After few moments Of rest the Insti.
tute was called to order and singiog by the
Institute was called for. Five little girls
entertained us a few moments with song.
An essay was read by Miss Kressler, Espy,
subject "Girls' Trials" Recitation by
Miss Effle Farran. An interesting essay
was also read by Miss Buck. A ve,y pleas
ing dialogue was given by the Misses
Kressler and Farren. "The Curfew," was
then rected by Miss Edgar which was
beautifully rendered, showing that the lady
has good elocutionary pow ers Rev.
Sharetts, chairman Of committee to decide
which school won in the reading contest,
stated briefly the merits of each reader,
leaving the Institute to decide for itself.
The committee on spelling contest then re-
ported Hidley school stood first, Lime
Ridge school second. Rev Buck then de-
livered short address, in which he spoke
OF the superiority in our public schools Of
to-day compared to former times. Miss
Edgar was called upon to give recitation
which was well rendered. Rev. Sharretts
then gave us an address showing the duty
OF parents regarding public schools, which
was appreciated by all. Prof Grimes gave
us very earnest talk On school work.
Prof. Heck was called upon to address the
Institute to which he readily complied
The subject of gestures WAS brought before
the Institute, Should they be taught in our
public schools Adjourned.
KATE LARIsH, Secretary.
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